Snowdrops arrive with impeccable timing to save us from winter desolation
It took Jimi Blake at Hunting Brook Gardens in Wicklow time to come around to the humble snowdrop, but he eventually saw the light
Gardening
Articles on gardening
Should I keep ducks as pest controllers in my garden?
Certain breeds are great at keeping down populations of slugs and snails, but they do need to be kept out of vulnerable areas
How to prune your plants
Plants are so resilient to injury - cut their stems and branches back and they will usually regrow, just not in the very same way
Is it too early to prep flower and vegetable beds, or should I wait for spring?
It’s important to recognise the fine line between the gardening jobs that can and can’t be safely carried out at this time of year
Podcaster Dylan Haskins: ‘I auditioned for a film with Brad Pitt as a child’
The multi-award-winning podcast commissioner with the BBC on never dwelling in anger, the death of his father in 2006, and his ‘condensed’ Covid wedding
Gardeners are close observers of nature’s clock and the havoc wreaked by climate change
It’s not just the delicately balanced cycle of the seasons that’s being disrupted, but also our understanding of that cycle
Is it okay to prune rose bushes at this time of year?
Many roses have been slow to settle into their normal cycle of winter dormancy in milder parts of the country
Seamus O’Brien, a giant of Irish horticulture, leaves behind an unassailable legacy
The head gardener at the National Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh always had one eye on the past and one on the future
The 10 best gardening books of 2025
Tips, tricks and invaluable gardening knowledge in these page turners for green-fingered enthusiasts
‘I think I see Japanese knotweed growing next door. What should I do?’
‘I’m worried it’s going to find its way into my own garden’
Bring your garden indoors: Christmas garlands and centrepieces with wow factor
The secret to creating a beautifully lush, long-lasting arrangement for your Christmas table, mantelpiece or staircase
How can I stop squirrels digging up my bulbs?
Newly planted tulip and crocus bulbs are desirable to squirrels, but they generally leave most other spring flowering bulbs alone
How to deck the halls with home-grown Christmas greenery
If you love nothing more than decorating your home with barrow-loads of fresh greenery at this time of year, here are the best varieties to plant in Irish gardens
‘They’re lifelines’: How community gardens boost mental health and social inclusion
By creating welcoming outdoor spaces, community gardens can reduce social isolation and foster good mental healt
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